Based on your inquiry, the part number **M2AS1-5342-R/N** belongs to a specific category of **Small Form Factor (SFF) Connectors**, specifically an **M.2 (NGFF - Next Generation Form Factor)** socket. These are widely used in modern electronics to interface SSDs, Wi-Fi modules, and Bluetooth cards to a motherboard. --- ## 1. Technical Specifications The "M.2" designation refers to the physical dimensions and the pin configuration. Below are the electronic and mechanical characteristics typical for this specific series: | Property | Description | | :--- | :--- | | **Connector Type** | M.2 (NGFF) Card Edge Connector | | **Orientation** | Right Angle / Surface Mount (SMT) | | **Number of Positions** | 67 Pins | | **Pitch** | 0.50 mm | | **Keying** | Typically **Key M** (often used for NVMe SSDs) | | **Mounting Height** | 4.2mm (indicated by the '42' in the suffix) | | **Contact Plating** | Gold (R/N usually indicates RoHS compliance and specific plating thickness) | --- ## 2. Key Electronic Features ### A. High-Speed Signal Integrity These connectors are designed to handle high-frequency signals. The **M2AS1** series supports: * **PCIe Gen 3 & Gen 4:** Capable of handling high data rates required for NVMe storage. * **SATA 3.0:** Backward compatibility for slower storage modules. * **USB 3.0/4.0:** Integration for wireless communication modules. ### B. Pin Configuration The 67-pin layout is divided into sections by a "key." The key prevents the user from inserting the wrong type of module (e.g., preventing a Wi-Fi card from being forced into an SSD-only slot). ### C. Mechanical Stability * **Standoff Height:** The 4.2mm height provides clearance for components mounted on the underside of the M.2 module. * **Solder Tabs:** Includes metal ear-tabs for mechanical grounding and to ensure the connector does not rip off the PCB under stress. --- ## 3. Part Number Breakdown (Typical) | Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **M2AS1** | Series identification (M.2 SMT Type) | | **53** | Often refers to the total number of active pins or housing style | | **42** | **4.2mm** Connector Height (the gap between PCB and module) | | **R/N** | **R**: Reel packaging / **N**: Lead-free/RoHS compliant | --- ## 4. Common Applications * **Laptops/Ultrabooks:** Primary storage (SSD) and Wi-Fi/BT combo cards. * **Industrial PCs:** Compact data logging and OS boot drives. * **IoT Gateways:** For adding cellular (LTE/5G) modules via M.2 adapters. ---